Ms A S Vanchi Ranjani, Asst Prof, Dept of English, welcomed the gathering. Dr V Joseph, Principal in his inaugural address advised the student to prepare for competitive exams even from the first year itself. Dr. M. Mercina, the Chief Guest urged the students to work hard to achieve academic excellence. Mrs Ruby Devadas, the Vice Chairperson, in her presidential address stressed the importance of the teacher and the taught to work in close co-ordination to get the desired results. Free text books were distributed to the students. Ms P Eswari, Asst Prof, Dept of Maths proposed the vote of thanks.